orb

noun
UK: /ɔːb/
US: /ɔːrb/

  1. A round object or shape.

    1. The Christmas tree was decorated with a shiny, red orb.
    2. The full moon appeared as a luminous orb in the clear night sky, casting long shadows across the fields.

  2. A globe, especially one that is part of a set of royal objects.

    1. The king held the orb during the coronation ceremony.
    2. The crown jewels, including the scepter and orb, are on display at the Tower of London.

Synonyms

circle globe roundel ball sphere
orb verb

  1. To form into a sphere or circle.

    1. The dancers orb their bodies gracefully.
    2. The team members began to orb around the leader, creating a sense of unity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "orb" in English means: A round object or shape., A globe, especially one that is part of a set of royal objects..

The phonetic transcription of "orb" is /ɔːb/ in British English and /ɔːrb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "orb": circle, globe, roundel, ball, sphere.

Example usage of "orb": "The Christmas tree was decorated with a shiny, red orb.". More examples on the page.